NJ Outdoor Alliance Report

by John Toth

(from Jersey Coast Anglers Association April 2009 Newsletter)

NJOA Scores a Big Victory on Hunting Bills

The NJOA is a coalition of hunting and fishing groups. Two bow hunting bills (A595 Perimeter Bill) and (A1669 Sunday Bow Hunting) passed unanimously in the Assembly with Bill A.1669 going to the Governor for signature and A.595 was amended to go to the Senate for expected approval. These bills passed because the NJOA did their homework and sent out numerous alerts requesting us to call our legislators to support these bills. JCAA Legislative Tom Fote testified at both the Senate and Assembly Committee hearings in support of these bills. Many anglers did the calling to legislators and many of us do not hunt! The more important issue here is UNITY between anglers and hunters so that we can support each other in our common causes.

Those calls are important and many legislators did not expect to hear from us in such numbers. They do a tally of who calls and if they receive more calls from animal right activists or the anti hunting Sierra Club, then they are persuaded to vote against us. It is easy to call a legislator. Call and simply say the number of the bill or bills in question and say that you want them supported by the legislator. The legislator’s staff person just takes your name and address. Those calls make a difference and they certainly did for the bow hunters. Congratulations NJOA!

Reef Rescue Rally
It’s Time To Take Back Our Reefs!
Ban Traps From Our Reefs Now!

The New Jersey Outdoor Alliance and Reef Rescue are holding a rally on April 17th from 7:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. at Martell’s Tiki Bar Restaurant at the Point Pleasant Boardwalk. A $75 donation is requested and it includes a buffet dinner, drinks, door prizes, 50/50, Auction. The organizers that started the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance, legislators who want to free the artificial reefs from suffocating gear, and the people working behind the scenes to reclaim the artificial reefs for all anglers will be on hand to talk about this very important issue. So come on out to enjoy yourself and support the very people who are working so hard for your fishing and hunting rights. They can’t do it without your support!

For tickets contact:
reefrescue@yahoo.com
or peterg@njoutdooralliance.org
or call (973) 454- 0315

Make checks payable to NJOA
Send to NJOA c/o PCW, 100 Parish Drive, Wayne, NJ 07470
(please include you email address)

More rally info at:
njreefrescue@yahoo.com and www.njoutdooralliance.org

Join New Jersey Environmental Federation at our 23rd Annual Conference, Clean Green and Working, on Saturday, April 4th! Learn new skills and facts; sharpen those that you already possess. Together, we can protect America's waters and natural resources, build healthy and sustainable communities, and make democracy work for all of us.

The day features Governor Jon Corzine as our invited keynote speaker, engaging workshops on critical environmental issues facing New Jersey and the nation, grassroots environmental leadership awards to NJEF member groups and local activists, a plenary on Grow Green, Grow Smart at New Jersey Ports, and breakfast, lunch, and reception with key environmental and political leaders.

To register online click here
To view conference brochure click here

[News Contents] [Top]